Food & Drink
Discover New York: A Decadent Raw Chocolate Factory In Bushwick, Brooklyn
I LOVE CHOCOLATE. I can’t say that makes me unique at all; however, I do believe there are many who have yet to experience the joys of real non-drug store chocolate. Not to sound like a snob — I’ve definitely had (gorged on) my fair share of Hershey’s Bars — but it’s hard to go…Read more...
Having A Shabushabu Experience In Gion, Kyoto, Japan
One of the most interesting restaurants I ate at during my trip to Kyoto, Japan, was at Gion Gyuzen (323 Gionmachikitagawa, Higashiyamaku) and partaking in some traditional shabushabu. Upon entering the restaurant I was asked to remove my shoes and was escorted to a private room with sliding doors and a low table adorned with…Read more...
Discover New York: When Chocolate Meets Spirits In Brooklyn
Chocolate and liquor are probably not the first things that come to mind when you think of healthy food and drink. Additionally, they’re not typically two items you imagine pairing together; however, at Brooklyn’s Cacao Prieto, single origin Dominican cacao and antioxidant-rich spirits are served side-by-side and sometimes intermixed. “Cacao Prieto is a crucial meeting place…Read more...
Discover New York: Urban Winery Meets Local Artist Gallery In Brooklyn
What do you get when you mix local artwork, New York wines, small-batch whiskeys, innovative pairings, sustainable cuisine and a lineup of community-enhancing programs? Brooklyn Oenology, or B.O.E., New York City’s first urban winery. Located in Brooklyn’s creativity hub of Williamsburg, this woman-owned establishment was started by Alie Shaper in 2006 with the first vintages…Read more...
Discover New York: Savoring Malaysian Street Food Indoors In Greenwich Village
When people think of street food, typically images of locals who may or may not have washed their hands churning out cheap, fly-covered meals comes to mind. In New York City in particular, many imagine simple pretzels, hot dogs resulting in intestinal issues and roasting nuts that don’t really make a meal. Now, however, there’s…Read more...
Discover New York: Regional Farmhouse Cooking In Hell’s Kitchen
Hell’s Kitchen may not be Manhattan’s quietest neighborhood; however, one venue offers the chance to transport yourself to authentic Italy. At Tavola, regional farmhouse cooking — mainly focusing on Puglia, Sicily and Rome — and a simple but high-quality wine menu delight guests’ senses, while a 7,000-pound wood burning double oven cooks pizza in one and…Read more...
4 Do-It-Yourself Dining Experiences Near Namba Station In Osaka, Japan
For food-focused travelers, Japan should be at the top of the to-do list. Not only is traditional Japanese cuisine on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list, but you’ll find an array of dining and meal styles. During a recent trip to Osaka — often touted as the “food capital of Japan” — I found do-it-yourself-dining to…Read more...
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